NEW YORKSTATE REGENTS EARTH SCIENCE EXPECTATIONS

Regents Earth Science is quite challenging and requires work and effort by both the teacher and student. At times you, the parent, may also become involved to clearly illustrate concepts. This is a practical course following the 2000 New York State Syllabus. The subject is divided into several sciences including, meteorology, minerology, astronomy, physical and historical geology. Some topics are required by the state, while others are optional. Time restraints limit what we cover, however, students will receive a sufficient educational background of Earth Science.

1. It is very important that the students come prepared everyday with the required

materials. If they are not participating in class it will be very difficult to learn

the material.

2. Students should follow the rules so they are not disrupting their own or someone else’s

opportunity to learn.

3. Grades are based on quality of homework, tests, quizzes, labs and participation.

4. The students must complete a performance test during one of the last weeks of

school. This test is worth 10 - 15 points toward the final exam grade. During this time students perform laboratory procedures. There is a total of 6 stations with 6 minutes given at each to complete the required procedure.

ANY STUDENT THAT HAS NOT TURNED IN 30 ACCEPTABLE LABS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM AND RECEIVES AN AUTOMATIC ZERO FOR THE EXAMINATION GRADE, THEREFORE REGENTS CREDIT CAN NOT BE GIVEN.

5. For your son/daughter to receive regents credit they must receive a 65% or higher

grade on the final exam and final average. The final exam is calculated by adding the

4 quarter grades + the final exam grade and dividing by 5.

Please feel free to contact me at the school if you have any questions or concerns!

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Dear Parent,

It is important to me that you understand the requirements and expectations of your son/daughter. To make sure that you have read the above information I ask that you cut off the bottom portion and sign below. This will ensure me that you are aware of what is expected in Regents Earth Science. Please have your son/daughter return this to me as soon as possible.

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